Sullivans Island in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

1860 Flanking Caponniere

By Stanley and Terrie Howard

1. 1860 Flanking Caponniere

Inscription. On the fort wall you can see the outline of a doorway and traces of two walls that tied into the brick on either side of it. This is all that remains of one of two structures built by the United States in garrison in 1860 to protect the fort's low walls. From here, cannon fire could sweep the two adjoining walls.

Location. 32° 45.529′ N, 79° 51.447′ W. Marker is in Sullivans Island, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker can be reached from Middle Street, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Located at Fort Moultrie National Historic Site. Marker is in this post office area: Sullivans Island SC 29482, United States of America.

Credits. This page originally submitted on , by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 638 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on , by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2. submitted on , by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on , by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016.